Peugeot's Electric Dual-Powered 5008: A Look at the Hybrid SUV Model from Peugeot
The Peugeot 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor, marketed as the "E-5008 325 Dual Motor AWD Launch Edition," is the latest electric offering from the French automaker. This vehicle, built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, shares several components with its sibling, the 3008, due to the synergy effects of modern car manufacturing.
Key Features
The 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor boasts an all-wheel drive system, powered by two PSM engines, delivering 239 kW or 325 PS. This setup enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h under electronic control. The vehicle's starting price is set at 64,200 Euro, and it comes equipped with heated Alcantara seats featuring a massage function and an electric tailgate.
Interior and Comfort
The interior of the 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor is spacious, offering ample room for a full-grown Central European in the rear. The third row is more comfortable for younger passengers. However, the 21-inch curved screen can be cluttered with information, and the flat-bottomed, low-set steering wheel may obstruct part of the monitor behind it, especially for taller drivers. Additionally, the piano black surfaces tend to collect fingerprints.
Navigating the menu system requires some time but becomes intuitive once familiar. The vehicle's driving behavior is pleasant, with enough power for all driving situations, comfortable suspension tuning, and a low noise level in the passenger compartment.
Efficiency and Performance
During the test drive, the Peugeot 5008 managed an average consumption of 20 kW/100 km, which is just 1.2 kWh/100 km more than stated in the brochure. This indicates a reasonable level of efficiency for an electric vehicle of its class.
Shared Components with Other Brands
The Volkswagen Group has perfected the modular principle, resulting in a high number of identical parts in vehicles from VW, Skoda, and Audi. This practice is not exclusive to economy cars, as demonstrated by the Lamborghini Gallardo and Porsche 911. Similarly, the all-wheel-drive system in the 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor is derived from the 3008, a testament to the synergy within the Stellantis group.
When not in use, the rear seats of the 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor can be stowed in the trunk, and the second-row seats fold and slide forward to facilitate entry.
The 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor features the i-Cockpit, an improvement over older Peugeot infotainment systems. This system, while initially cluttered, becomes intuitive with time. Overall, the Peugeot 5008 Electric 325 Dual Motor offers a compelling blend of performance, comfort, and efficiency, making it a strong contender in the electric SUV market.
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